Financial Analyst - Sheriff Department
Financial Analyst - Sheriff Department
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Job Description
Livingston County was named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments 6 elected offices and 3 Courts Livingston Countys top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Undersheriff this position is responsible for analysis and preparation of a variety of financial and operational information including the analysis of state and federal grant awards. Assists in budget preparation performs complex cost and internal control analyses and assures satisfaction of various reporting requirements.
Benefits:
- Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
- Up to $300 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
- Paid sick days accrued at 1 hour per every 30 hours worked.
- 4 hours of paid personal time per year.
- Employee Assistance Program
* Pro-rated based on the DOH
Pay Rate Information:
The Financial Analyst is a non-union part-time position and starting pay is $36.52/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 10 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $46.27/hr. This position is approximately 20 hours per week.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Prepare reviews analyzes and submits a variety of complex and/or special reports reconciliations work papers communications schedules tables and/or statements to and from internal departments financial institutions and external agencies.
- Assists in preparing and administering the Sheriffs Office budget prepares related operational and financial reports reviews and recommends budget levels and amendments and consolidates related information.
- Audits the processes practices and related operations of the Sheriffs Office to eliminate inefficiencies ensure proper controls are established and recommends appropriate changes.
- Analyzes and reviews financial data for compliance with County accounting policies and procedures.
- Analyzes reconciles validates complies and calculates a variety of financial data information and transactions.
- Responds to audit requests or requests for information from other agencies that require a full working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- May handle cash transactions; prepare and process purchase orders.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
- Bachelors Degree in accounting finance or related field and three years of progressively more responsible experience in municipal finance or accounting.
- The County at its discretion may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
- Valid Michigan Operators License.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting procedures and guidelines auditing principles financial and operational controls and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of applicable local state and federal laws rules and regulations researching financial discrepancies preparing financial reports and documents and analyzing and interpreting financial information.
- Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing comprehensive and accurate reports.
- Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees contractors to the County representatives of other governmental units professional contacts elected officials and the public.
- Ability to assess situations solve problems work effectively under stress within deadlines and in emergency situations.
- Skill in the use of office equipment and technology including Microsoft Suite and financial applications and the ability to master the Countys enterprise software system and related technologies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone read regular and small print view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile in an office setting stand sit stoop and kneel use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 15 lbs. without assistance.
The typical work environment of this job is a business office setting where the noise level is quiet and sometimes moderate.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
